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I am heading out to shop for food and toys to donate when the Santa Parade comes by my house this evening.

“The sleigh bells from Operation Santa Claus have been ringing for the citizens of Clackamas Fire District #1 since 1974.

Firefighters recognized the need to provide toys and food baskets to families and individuals that were less fortunate, and not likely to experience the joys of the holiday season. Hence, Operation Santa Claus was formed.

Operation Santa Claus Is 100% Funded By Donations From Members Of The Community

During this month-long holiday toy and food drive, fire district volunteers and employees lead Santa’s fire engine parade down neighborhood streets to collect toys and non-perishable food items, which are used to fill hundreds of food baskets for needy families. Donated new toys bring a little extra Christmas cheer to children. Donated funds are used to purchase perishable items for food baskets, and help to cover miscellaneous expenses.”

What I am reading

What’s next? Some of the books on my Kindle and bookshelf

Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler & Home to Big Stone Gap
The Tiger's WIfe
The Butterfly Cabinet
The Book Thief
Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience; and Redemption
In the Garden of Beasts
Left Neglected
The Murderer's Daughters
The Butterfly Cabinet
Daughters of the River Huong
Mimi And Her Mirror
Postcards From Nam

*** Excellent books I have recently read:
Girl in Translation
The Story of Beautiful Girl
The Butterfly's Daughter
Dreams of Joy
My Name is Mary Sutter